James H Nother Jr.

NOTHERS The Award Store and Jim Nother

Nothers is a family business located in London Ontario serving Corporations, sports, Education, Government, and individuals across Ontario since 1968 when Jim Nother Sr. founded the venture.

 

Jim Nother Jr. is the sole owner of the company and is looking to build on his father’s solid foundation. Jim Jr. states “We consider our (company a ministry) a “service provider” instead of a product provider company. With the lean structure, we have the standard work procedures to guarantee a “Memorable Experience” for the award winners and to provide the “Gift of time” to the event’s organizers.”. Nothers now employs over twenty full time team members serving Southwestern Ontario and the surrounding area. Jim has spent his career helping Corporations, Government, Sports, Education, Not for Profits, and volunteer driven organizations to with the GIFT of Time taking the projects off their plate and being a One Stop Shop for them by creating memorable experiences for all involved. We are with people at the best times of their lives.

 

 

Professional Organizations and accomplishments:

  • 2013 to 2022 Consumer Choice Award as Promotional Product category winner for London, 2014 - 2022 Toronto.

  • Chamber of Commerce of London member since 1987.

  • AME Associations of Manufacturing Excellence Tour Chair 2013 Toronto Conference.

  • President of Canadian Institute of Management and current member.................... 1991 – 1993

  • Recognized by the Economic Development Corporation as a “feature company” in the industry.

  • Recognized by the Canadian Institute of Management for outstanding employee professional development.

  • In 1993 Nothers was nominated in the Small Business category for the London Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award.

  • Award Associates of America Board member 2008- 2018.

  • As president of Canadian Institute of Management, achieved highest increase in membership in large branches across Canada.

  • Meeting Planners International since 2009.

  • Previous member of Directors Club of London - Premier Networking Club.

  • Served on LACE - London Area Council of Excellence Board Member.

  • CSAE member since 2019

  • CAMA member since 2019

  • IBS (Irish Benevolent Society board member since 2017 , President 2020-21 and 2021-22

 

On a personal note:

  •  Jim is a practicing and devoted Christian and believes life is about the journey not the destination.

  • Jim has been married to his wife Gloria for over 40 years they have four children and 10 grandchildren.

  • Completed his first 10k race and finished in top 10 and went on to run his first marathon in 2005.

  • Charter President of Forest City Slo Pitch League in London for less fortunate youth.

  • Charter President of Forest City Optimist Club of London youngest president of an Optimist club in the city at 18.    

  • Life Member of Nor’ West Optimist Club since 1986, Distinguished President 2008-09.

  • London Crisis Pregnancy Centre Board Member since 2011- 2018.

  • Founder and President of NorWest Optimists 3 pitch League for adults 2017 -2022

  • IBS Board and Current President 2021-22

  • Motorcycle enthusiast for on road and adventure bike riding.